Associate Director and Lead Fire Engineer

About the Role Our client is an independantly owned property consultancy providing autonomous, client-focused management service. They are seeking an Associate Director & Lead Fire Engineer to establish and lead a brand-new Fire Engineering service line; this is a unique opportunity to build a department from the ground up, expanding on existing Building Safety & Compliance capability and take full ownership of fire engineering services across a diverse portfolio of projects. The role combines technical leadership, client consulting, and strategic business development in the fire safety and fire engineering space. Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new Fire Engineering service within the business
• Work directly with clients to deliver fire engineering solutions and build long-term relationships
• Drive business development, win new clients, and expand fire engineering services revenue streams
• Deliver high-level fire engineering consultancy across London and the South
• Produce fire strategies, technical fire reports and lead complex fire engineering analysis
• Conduct building, structural, and fire risk assessments
• Build, mentor, and manage a growing fire engineering team

About You

• IFE registered Fire Engineer (MIFireE or equivalent)
• Over 7 years experience in fire engineering with a strong technical portfolio
• Proven ability to generate new business, manage client accounts, and grow fire engineering client relationships
• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex fire engineering concepts clearly
• Autonomous, proactive, and able to take full ownership of a fire service line
• Experience with advanced fire engineering techniques (CFD modelling, evacuation analysis) is highly desirable

What's On Offer

• A career-defining opportunity to build and lead an entirely new fire engineering service
• Real progression potential to Director level
• Strong support from senior leadership while retaining full autonomy
• Competitive salary, bonus, professional memberships, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements once probation is complete

If you are a driven Fire Engineer ready to step into a senior leadership role, contact Hugo Oliver on 07947 648308 or email : LNKD1UKTJ